Majors & Programs

What a child learns and how a child is taught during the early stages of development influences who they become and what they achieve later in life. A thorough, supportive and engaging early childhood education prepares young students for later...

Each day, late elementary and middle school students face the challenges of early adolescence. On top of classwork and homework, pre-teen learners are also building their identities and trying to understand their place in social circles and...

Elementary, middle and secondary education teachers must be able to meet the wide-ranging needs and learning levels of a diverse student population and have a firm comprehension of the varied subjects they teach. Assuring that graduates acquire this...

Educators shape future generations each day. Being a teacher takes more than a desire to help others learn and grow into successful adults. Understanding human psychology, problem solving and having leadership skills all contribute to making a...

The Online Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership is a flexible 12-course graduate program designed to meet the diverse professional needs of educators who aspire to become leaders in their field. The curriculum includes both rigorous...

Elementary, middle and secondary education teachers must be able to meet the wide-ranging needs and learning levels of a diverse student population and have a firm comprehension of the varied subjects they teach. Assuring that graduates acquire this...

Research from the U.S. Department of Education indicates that public school enrollment of children for whom English is a second language has increased 114 percent in Pennsylvania within the last ten years. This has created a critical need for...

The ability to concisely communicate an idea, a problem or a story is a valuable skill in any profession. From the classroom to the boardroom, English majors are not only meticulous with each word choice, but they are able to convey critical...

A degree in English offers excellent training for many careers. The explosion of web-based communications especially has created a demand for engaging writers. Employers continue to seek talented, articulate women and men who can analyze complex...

You have chosen to major in another discipline, but you have always loved reading, analyzing and writing about literature. Or you may want to discover and nurture your own talent as a creative writer. A minor in English will help you develop the...

The Saint Joseph’s University Marketing Department now offers a one-of-a-kind major for the student who wants to work behind-the-scenes in show business. With a degree in entertainment marketing, you can help to develop a blockbuster-...

The entertainment marketing minor teaches students how traditional marketing practices are applied and often rewritten in the world of entertainment through specialized courses and interaction with local media executives.
The minor provides...

A minor in environmental and sustainability studies will help you understand how human activities affect the natural world. As you develop an appreciation for the interdependencies of ecology, economics, society, politics and governmental regulation...

All over the world, societies have become increasingly concerned about the safety of the air, food and water. Current weather‐related events have sparked an interest in understanding the Earth's climate and the human factors that play a role in...